WHS Blog

Planning a trip to Willamette Humane Society soon? The pets would love to see you! We will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a full-day staff training. If you have any questions regarding an appointment or other … Continue reading →

I have five cats to tell you about this week, including one long-timer cat that seems to be overlooked often, for reasons I can’t quite understand. I’m hoping this community will help to promote these sweeties, so we can get them into the homes they … Continue reading →

The Willamette Humane Society (WHS) located in Salem, Oregon is looking for a qualified, self-motivated, energetic, organized, and outgoing individual with compassion for animals. We’re a team of 60+ staff and over 700 volunteers working jointly to achieve our mission: establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the … Continue reading →

It was an amazing week for cat adoptions last week in Salem. All of the cats I told you about in the last cat blog went home, and a few special long-timers (including Rockstar) also found their forever matches. Every one of you that shared these … Continue reading →

I’d like to start off this cat blog with a sentence or two about the cats we took in at the end of December. I know many of you have questions about these kitties. We’re caring for them, and we hope to release a longer, … Continue reading →

Want to learn more about volunteering at Willamette Humane Society? Join us for a free Volunteer Orientation session to learn more about the shelter and the many ways you can get involved! Orientations are held every third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

Each year, you help make it possible for thousands of local cats and dogs to find their forever homes. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Willamette Humane Society’s third annual Week of Wonder and help make a shelter pet’s life “wonder-ful” as we go into … Continue reading →

On December 20, 2018, Willamette Humane Society received a call from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office about a case of animal neglect. Soon after, we received 32 cats, ranging from kittens to geriatric seniors, and in varying health conditions. This is the most extreme hoarding case Willamette Humane Society has … Continue reading →